Wine of the week: Double Magic from South Africa

This week we're giving you wines of the week; two delicates from the same winemaker.
One white - one red: both from South Africa. 

This is a fun and very affordable project from the Carinus brothers, who have vineyards both in Stellenbosch and Swartland. For a long time they've been one of the top producers providing grapes for different winemakers all over Western Cape. From the classic, to the big commercial and the young and hip ones. Everybody wants grapes from the Carinus brothers. 

But teaming up with buddy and winemaker Lukas Van Loggerenberg in 2016, they started keeping the best grapes to them selves, resulting in these two fine wines. 

Production in small, but the quality is big. They're into spontaneous fermentation , whole bunch press and french oak. Good stuff, in other words.

These are fun wines, showcasing the two main varieties of South Africa in an excellent way. And most fun of all; they very affordable.

Here are our tasting notes :)

Tasting notes

​Carinus Chenin Blanc 2017 - 209Kr

Medium golden yellow. Classic Chenin on the nose. Yellow fruits & plums, apricots and ripe lemons. There is a hint of oak. Absolutely delicious nose.

Clean, clear and soft in the mouth.
Tonns of lemons, plums and honey melon. Very nice acidity and well integrated oak.

A very drinkable wine, that don't require food. But then again, it will handle food very well if presented with it. This is due to the great weight and richness of this wine. Try it with halibut and soy sauce butter, or a tomato based fish soup.

Great wine - fantasticly priced! 

Carinus Syrah 2017 - 209Kr

Medium deep Burgundy red colour. Classic Syrah on the nose with black currants, blackberries and spices from the far east. Hints of oak. Extremely fresh berry sent, that with a little bit of air opens up to more earthly tones.

A very juicy, rich and playful wine in the mouth. Flavours of black currants and blackberries, with nicely rounded tannins. Very nice fruit driven wine, that sent my thoughts to the famous Barbera's of Piemonte. 

This will be perfect with a classic Italian pizza or Bolognese. But will also be great with a green or red curry. A very versatile wine, to a great prize.